Radiographic appearance of extracorporeal membrane oxygenations versus left ventricular assist device

Cardiol Young. 2021 May;31(5):831-832. doi: 10.1017/S1047951121001906.

Abstract

Chest radiography compares left ventricular decompression in the same patient supported with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with atrial septal fenestration and subsequently supported with left ventricular assist device with apical cannulation.

Keywords: ECMO; Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; VAD; congenital heart disease; ventricular assist device.

MeSH terms

  • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation*
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Ventricles / surgery
  • Heart-Assist Devices*
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome